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Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

At the start of this decade, fake meat and dairy products were very much in fashion but not anymore.

NEWS 16 August 2026

Animal-based protein is very much in vogue

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Renovation grants could give old houses a new lease of life

Renovation grants could give old houses a new lease of life

CONSUMER 12 August 2026

Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

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Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

Trend of spending more and getting less continues in UK

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Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

Buying a farm? Key factors you need to consider

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The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

The Cork convergence: retail, resilient AI, and the precision protein horizon

The produce more vs. produce better tension will be solved by the kind of industry convergence happening right on Cork's doorstep, writes Ian Lahiffe in China.

OPINION 27 May 2026

Batteries, flies and plastic among items found in food products in 2025

Batteries, flies and plastic among items found in food products in 2025

Examples of some of the complaints include a fingernail found in a cake; a staple found in an Indian meal; a battery found in a pack of almonds and a slug in a noodle dish.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

Bord Bia launches campaign to encourage young people to choose lamb

The campaign is showcasing that quality assured Irish lamb is not just for special occasions, it is also a great a midweek choice for younger people.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Bord Bia and meat industry examining consumer demand for beef

Recent analysis suggests that Irish cattle availability will likely recover in the second half of the year, the Minister said.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Going on a break? Here’s our pre-travel checklist to ensure a stress-free trip.

CONSUMER 27 May 2026

New labelling rules for honey

New labelling rules for honey

The use of ‘a blend of EU and non-EU honey’ will no longer be permitted on honey labelling, as countries of origin must now be named.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Food price caps ‘threaten market stability’

Food price caps ‘threaten market stability’

The director of Retail Ireland has said that market competition between retailers is the single most effective mechanism to deliver value for consumers.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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